You need to pad both time and cost contingencies.

We host a free real estate meetup the first saturday of every month if you are interested in coming and meet some awesome real estate investors who are looking to do their first deal to savy seasoned investors.

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

I'm still new to real estate investing but I'm open to feedback  @Jade FrankIt really depends on your long-term goals.

They have a Free zoom call every friday at 10am Memphis time.

Great to see you getting into real estate investing!

@Chris LauerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

For investors who lack knowledge and/or time, want to own physical real estate as part of their portfolio, and want to be as passive as possible on the real estate side of the investment, we've created a great route.  

Here’s the Real Secret: Sellers want to feel understood, not sold to.

Westside can be rough especially for a first-time investor.